Myanmar

Fighters from the Karenni National Defence Force, a network of civilian resistance fighters, Karenni organisations and armed groups in Kayah State. (KNDF / Kantarawaddy Times)
Myanmar’s D-Day: what has happened so far?

Acting president of the National Unity Government (NUG), Duwa Lashi La, called for revolt in “every corner of the country” against the regime.
A recent photo of Sitagu Sayadaw posted on the Venerable Ashin Nyanissara (Sitagu/Thegon Sayadaw) Facebook page.
Revered Myanmar monk claims Islamic organisation funds Unesco, rejects Bagan listing

Myanmar’s most influential monk Sitagu Sayadaw has rejected Bagan’s recent Unesco World Heritage Site designation as an Islamic takeover of the ancient Buddhist kingdom.
Jade diggers at a mining area on the outskirts of Hpakant. (Global Witness)
At least 13 killed in Kachin jade mine landslide

At least 13 jade mine workers and security guards in northern Myanmar were killed in a landslide Sunday, authorities said, as rescuers frantically searched for more victims.
Villagers watch as bodies are recovered from the Irrawaddy River in Magway following the clashes. (Magway Region Fire Department)
At least 25 dead after Magway land dispute: MP

At least 25 people died when a land dispute in Myanmar turned violent this week, a regional MP said Friday, as details were still emerging days after the brawl.
Tun Myat Naing (R), commander-in-chief of the Arakan Army (AA), and Nyo Tun Aung, AA's second-in-command, arrive for a welcome dinner, organised to commemorate the 30th anniversary of peace-building efforts in Wa State, in Panghsang on April 16, 2019. (Ye Aung Thu / AFP)
Nine held in Myanmar in Rakhine rebel fundraising probe

Nine people subject to a police probe over fundraising for a rebel group fighting Myanmar's military in restive Rakhine state were remanded in custody Friday, including several recently deported from Singapore.
An example of a floating power plant. (Anadolu Agency)
Floating power plants on the horizon for electricity-hungry Myanmar

Five floating power plants may be sailing towards Myanmar soon in a scramble to fix its waning electricity supply.
A Myanmar border guard policeman stand near a group of Rohingya Muslims in front of a small store in a village are seen during a government-organized visit for journalists in Buthidaung townships in the restive Rakhine state on January 25, 2019. (AFP)
Internet shutdown in Rakhine state enters fifth week

A sweeping internet shutdown in Myanmar's conflict-hit Rakhine state went into its fifth week Monday as residents called on the government to end an information blackout that rights groups say could provide cover for rights abuses.
Buddhist monk Wirathu speaks during a rally to show support to the Myanmar military in Yangon on May 5. (AFP)
Final witnesses testify in Yangon trial of fugitive monk

Yangon’s western district court has heard from its final witnesses in proceedings in absentia against the fugitive monk Wirathu.
his photo illustration taken on March 22, 2018 shows apps for Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp and other social networks on a smartphone. (Arun Sankar / AFP)
Researchers find notorious spyware targeting phones in Myanmar

The latest version of FinSpy, a notorious spyware programme for mobile devices, has been found in Myanmar, says Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab.

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